Rambling Roses

Rambling roses are perfect for growing over arches and trellis’, due to their flexible branches which are easy to bend and tie in. Many rambling roses only flower once during early to mid-summer, but usually flower prolifically, producing clusters of flowers. The blooms of ramblers tend to be smaller than those of climbing roses, but are produced in such abundance that once established the result is often breath-taking. Many ramblers also go on to produce attractive hips in the autumn. Scrambling roses, or scramblers, are similar to rambling roses, but generally even more vigorous making them great for growing up into trees or planted to cover large areas.

(Sempervirens Rambler) Clusters of small, shapely, semi-double, powder pink to creamy white flowers cascading in profusion from a well foliated, evergreen climber. Vigorous in a rather refined way, this fragrant rambler is ideal for growing into trees. with training it would also make a delightful hedging rose.

(Multiflora rambler) 'Yellow Rambler' Clusters of semi-double, medium sized flowers in shades of yellow paling to cream. Growth is upright and stems are almost thornless. Foliage is bright light green with bronzy tints, especially when young. A significant rose as it was on of the varieties initially used by Pemberton in breeding his race of Hybrid Musks.

(Noisette) Small clusters of scented, double pure white, medium sized blooms. This repeat flowering rambler is vigorous, and almost thornless. With lush, light green, healthy foliage. Like most Noisettes, this rose comes into flower a week or two later than other ramblers and benifits from being able to tolerate a northerly aspect and shade.

(Wichurana) Superb glossy foliage produced on long, pliable stems hold, shapley flowers that are slightly scrolled in bud, opening to semi-double, creamy white, flushed lemon-yellow. Very healthy and vigorous, one of the best ramblers.

(Wichurana Rambler) A famous old rambler with glossy leaves. heavily burnished with coppery-red, especially when young.Very floriferous in full flush. The fragrant flowers open from shapely buds to rather muddled, full blooms of lobster pink each with a golden base, the blooms pale to blush pink with age.

(Wichurana Rambler) Vigorous with dark green foliage on pliable shoots. Very prostrate if not trained as a rambler. Flowers are double, opening flat with muddled centers The blooms are borne in clusters and are an attractive but unusual mixture of deep rose pink and copper with hints of yellow. Strong fruity scent.

(Wichurana Rambler) Clusters of single bright pink flowers with a white eye. A striking rose in full bloom. Vigorous, whith strong, thorny grren stems and large glossy leaves, this rose is ideal for growing onto trees and tolerates a shaded position. Bred by Van Fleet.

(Rambler) Huge trusses of apple blossom pink flowers with slightly crinkled petals. Foliage is rich green with cooper overtones. Wood is similar in colour to its foliage with few or no thorns. Superb as a pillar rose. Bred by Burbank.

(Climber) A sumptuous, fully double, quartered form of 'New Dawn' with all its parent's characteristics, including continuity of flower and colour. Slender habit. Brought back from Czechoslovakia by Mr. Dick Balfour.